What is a self-catered halls?
Self-catered halls offer flexibility and independence: you determine the food budget, prepare the meals and decide when and what to eat. Typically, those in self-catered halls are grouped in shared flats or corridors, where communal lounges and kitchens are provided.
Is catered or self-catered cheaper?
Catered halls tend to be more expensive to live in than self-catered but that cost is added into the price of the halls usually. Most students don’t realise the added costs which self-catering brings – buying food, kitchen equipment, so just make sure to take that into account.
Is Imperial self-catered?
We have a range of self-catered accommodation to suit different tastes and budgets. These range from modern purpose-built halls to converted Victorian town houses. Some are within walking distance of campus. Single and shared rooms are usually available.
Do catered halls have a kitchen?
Most rooms at the Intercollegiate Halls are catered; students receive breakfast and dinner that are included in the price. Any room, studio or flat that has a kitchen is self-catered. Students living in self-catered accommodation have an option to buy a meal plan.
What is cheaper living on campus or off?
On-campus housing is often less expensive than renting a house or an apartment off campus — but not always. Depending on the housing market around the college, students can sometimes find great deals. And like off-campus housing, there are costs to choosing to live on campus that aren’t immediately obvious.
Can you live in a student house without being a student?
In summary, yes, you have to be a student to live in student housing. The term student housing can be split into, university halls, halls of residence and student housing.
What is the difference between self-catered and catered halls?
Catered halls tend to be more expensive to live in than self-catered but that cost is added into the price of the halls usually. Most students don’t realise the added costs which self-catering brings – buying food, kitchen equipment, so just make sure to take that into account.
What is a Hall of residence like?
Each hall is divided into flats, with single-occupancy bedrooms sharing a communal kitchen area. Our halls also have areas for socialising and laundry, and some have gyms and leisure facilities too. We offer lots of different types of room in our 7 halls of residence. You can apply for 3 to 5 room choices.
How many different types of rooms are there in halls of residence?
We offer lots of different types of room in our 7 halls of residence. You can apply for 3 to 5 room choices. In 2019, 96% of students got their first or second accommodation choice.
How do you make the most of your self-catered halls?
Meal times are a great way to do this! In self-catered halls, the kitchen is usually where all the action happens; where people meet to chat over a cuppa or discuss things over dinner. But, remember, if you all end up cooking at the same time, it can get busy in the kitchen depending on the size – especially if you’re sharing with a lot of people.